Group trips
10 of the best group trips for solo travellers
From wild camping in the Sahara and the Lakes to culinary adventures and tours of Europe, these holidays are also a fun way to meet new people
Joanna Booth
29, Jan, 2023 @11:00 AM
Riding the new Rebellion Way: a cycling adventure through Norfolk’s history
A 232-mile cycle loop around the county offers pastoral charms, big skies and a look back at the region’s surprisingly defiant side
Damien Gabet
25, Oct, 2022 @6:00 AM
10 fun UK holiday courses and experiences that make perfect Christmas presents
Whether your friends and family want to sharpen their climbing skills or hone their prose style, these short courses make ideal gifts
Vicky Smith
04, Dec, 2021 @11:00 AM
Cornwall: 10 small group trips offering big outdoor adventures
Locally run outfits offer some of Cornwall’s best activities, including kayaking, coasteering, paddleboarding and via ferrata
Wyl Menmuir
26, Jul, 2021 @6:00 AM
House party: 15 extraordinary UK holiday properties for a group vacation
From a magnificent Scottish castle to a medieval manor in Kent, swanky pads to have fun with family and friends
Gemma Bowes
13, Jul, 2021 @6:00 AM
Crafty breaks: 15 of the UK’s best creative retreats
From pottery throwing to furniture upcycling, these arty breaks are all about learning new skills – or improving old ones – in lovely surroundings
Rachel Dixon and Jane Dunford
29, May, 2021 @6:30 AM
10 of the UK's best large holiday cottages – at reduced prices
The rule of six means there’s plenty of space – and handsome discounts – at these grand self-catering properties, all set in superb countryside
Rachel Dixon and Isabel Choat
30, Sep, 2020 @5:30 AM
Government’s ‘rule of six’ will mean many cancelled holidays in England
The new ruling, which prevents the gathering of large groups, will affect holiday home rentals and group activity trips this autumn
Isabel Choat
09, Sep, 2020 @7:29 PM
Coronavirus: travel companies allow trips to be postponed free of charge
Tour operators relax their policies to encourage bookings as industry faces unprecedented challenge
Isabel Choat
13, Mar, 2020 @1:44 PM
Women-only tour of Turkey helps change local women’s fortunes
We celebrate International Women’s Day with a trip highlighting social enterprise and women-led business, that also takes in the sights of Istanbul, the Antalya coast and Cappadocia
Joanna Booth
08, Mar, 2020 @7:00 AM
Honey, we forgot the kids: a child-free holiday in Umbria
No kids for a week means a group of parents get the chance to be themselves again amid Umbria’s green hills
Martin Love
04, Aug, 2019 @8:30 AM
10 of the best new group trips for women
We celebrate International Women’s Day by picking some of the best new women-only adventures from Scotland to Mongolia
Chelsea Bengier and Isabel Choat
08, Mar, 2019 @3:03 PM
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